Three teenagers have been arrested in a vandalism spree that's been plaguing the town of Hampton, authorities said.

People stream through Tuck Field, the center of the town's parks and recreation activity, every day to use the playing fields and to go to camps and classes at the community complex. Officials, however, said that several unwelcome visitors marred the town's pride.

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The Hampton Recreation and Parks Department said a vandalism spree started in early December and stretched through the first week of January. Department officials said cinder blocks were used to break 17 windows on the buildings, which damaged the interior carpet and smashed two donated large televisions.

"It's very disturbing. I've been working here in the town of Hampton for 19 years, and I can tell you that this is the worst vandalism we've ever had," said Dyana Martin, director of the Hampton Recreation and Parks Department.

Hampton police said they arrested Adrian Richards, 18; Joseph Chaisson, 17; and a 14-year-old juvenile in connection with the vandalism spree.

Recreation and Parks Department officials said they don't know why the Tuck Field complex was targeted, but residents and volunteers are still cleaning up the mess.

"This was major and it is disturbing because it affected so many people in town. I don't think the vandals realized that," Martin said.

Martin said the damage is still being tallied, but it is likely close to $10,000. The town hopes the vandals reimburse every last penny.